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Okla. Dept. of Mental Health official says connecting mental health to mass shooting is problematic Share Updated: 1:40 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021 Share Updated: 1:40 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021
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Show Transcript HEALTH TO EXPLORE THIS. ATLANTA GEORGIA EIGHT PEOPLE WERE KILLED AFTER A MAN TARGETED ASIAN-AMERICAN OWNED SPAS BOULDER, COLORADO 10 PEOPLE WERE KILLED AFTER A MAN BEGAN SHOOTING AT A GROCERY STORE IN BOTH CASES. THE SUSPECTS WERE SAID TO HAVE SUFFERED FROM MENTAL ILLNESS, BUT JEFF DISMUKES WITH THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES SAYS THIS IS OFTEN A DEFAULT AND A PROBLEMATIC ONE. YOU DON’T REALLY SEE THAT LINK BETWEEN MENTAL ILLNESS AND AND SEEING WITH MASS SHOOTINGS. HE SAYS IN MOST CASES THERE ARE MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO LEADING SOMEONE TO COMMIT A MASS SHOOTING AND PEOPLE DON’T OFTEN SNAP LIKE THIS. SO WHY DOES MENTAL ILLNESS BECOME A CATCH-ALL WE WANT ANSWERS WE WANT TO MAKE SENSE OUT OF TH
By: Feliz Romero
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With the click of a few buttons the Oklahoma City Police Department is now able to connect to a mental health professional while responding to a call.
“When the officers open up the iPad, they power it up and within a minute or two they can be in contact with a licensed mental health professional to help the assess the situation, develop a safety plan, talk to the consumer or the family members about resources,” said Master Sgt. Corey Nooner.
This program was all possible through a partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Now a year into the program, 130 Crisis Intervention Team officers use them daily.
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This year’s Big Game may look a little different from previous years, with most fans viewing the football game from home.
However, fans may still be out on the roads, leaving small gatherings to head home after a long evening of sports, comedic commercials, and half-time fun. To help keep Americans safe on the streets, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Wichita Mountains Prevention Network to remind football enthusiasts that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. This year’s game day falls on Sunday, February 7, 2021. If your night involves alcohol outside your home, plan for a sober ride home. If you’re hosting a small gathering, take care of your guests. Keep reading for tips on how to stay safe on Super Bowl Sunday.